TV Program List

This is a list of current and recent programs and program series that have been produced at our media center or nearby media centers. Click on a name and you’ll get more details about the show and usually some links to their online episodes.

A program dedicated to those individuals living with a developmental or physical challenge. Abilities United is a not-for-profit organization which champions people with developmental and physical challenges and provides the training, education and support they need to lead the lives they choose.

The African American Composer Initiative (AACI), founded by a group of classical and jazz Bay Area musicians, is dedicated to performing the rich bounty of music by African American Composers, commissioning new works, and sharing this music in local concerts. Committed to the musical life of East Palo Alto and surrounding communities, the musicians present…

Meet host Purple Fox, the perfect accompaniment to an actual afternoon snack. Geared toward 3-7 year olds, but also entertaining for adults. Kid guests, jokes, animation, and featuring the house band Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies, live and in music video.

American Songwriter Spotlights emerging Bay Area songwriters and bands. Each episode features a single band or performer playing their own original works. Host Becky Sanders interviews the performers between songs.

Watch unique performing artists tell their stories through poetry, music, and song - including spoken word, drumming, and gospel. Performers range from teen agers to grandparents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP6_xwVSfdA&list=PL7mxJElF4vghj6YBX2wKG6s3vKPcSjrAU&index=2 If you are interested in becoming a guest performer contact alma.love@att.net

Roy J. Blitzer hosts this live show on how to make your work life more satisfying. He and his guest field live phone calls from the TV audience, dispensing advice on career management and interpersonal issues. Ask "Dr" Business is cablecast LIVE on the third Thursday of the month, at 9pm on Channel 30. Watch…

A talk show, hosted by San Francisco filmmaker and Documentary photographer Audrey Ray Daniel, based on cultivating peoples understanding of each other locally and globally through the discussion of ideas, performance, art, literature, music, dance, language and experience.

Future Talk examines the global impact of technology, both for good and for bad, and tries to see where the new technology is leading us. With topnotch guests, videos, and reports from the field, we look at the latest scientific developments and consider their effects on our lives. We’ve covered artificial intelligence, robotics, space science,…

We believe that, in Holy Communion, Jesus Christ is truly present in the breaking of bread and sharing of cup. Watch us at the Lord's Table. Persons, including children, who normally commune in their own fellowship, are welcome to share Holy Communion with us as well.

Creative Commons photo by Moyan Brenn Connecting creative, conscious people and entrepreneurs who believe in changing the rules of business and society with wisdom, wealth and success! Take a look at our latest video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLq2SbA33co

Heritage focuses on a different aspects of Palo Alto's history. It is produced by The Palo Alto Historical Association, which was established in 1948 to preserve materials pertaining to the history and heritage of Palo Alto, and to inform the public about Palo Alto's history through programs, exhibits, publications, and its newsletter.

High Five Fitness is a fun and interactive motivational fitness TV show. We encourage our viewers to get up off the couch and get moving with us. We cover a wide range of fitness styles and techniques, including boot camp, yoga, body weight exercise, and weight training. Please like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/HighFiveFitnessTV Please…

“Indivisible South Bay: Strategies for Progressive Action” is a new video series presented to you by the members of Indivisible South Bay, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. In each of these half-hour panel discussions, we will present a different subset of our group, sharing ideas and stories, with the overall goal of showing…

For over 25 years Ken Allen has produced recordings of special events, local concerts and recitals, as well as lectures and sports for public access television. Popular programs under the moniker "Ken Allen Presents" include the Valparaiso Singers, the Mayfield Singers, world-renowned organist James Welch, and the popular chamber music performers Russell Hancock &…

Law Talk brings the understanding of today's law into your living room. We provide comprehensive overviews of the events of the day into everyday terms. Controversial issues involving legal matters are put in context of the law and the constitution.

The Media Center's Local Hero Awards series showcases people from the Mid-Peninsula for making outstanding contributions to the community or overcoming significant hardship. The videos tell their inspiring stories and will air on cable TV . TAMAR SOFER-GERI is the founder and Executive Director of CarbDM-Seize Diabetes, a non-profit organization she created after her daughter was diagnosed…

The Midpen Media Center’s Youth Interns produce everything from community news and public affairs to local youth sports and talent shows as they perfect their video production chops. They also get to produce their own youth film festival. And get this - you can earn community service credit by volunteering as a crew member to help…

YOU could be producing programs shown on our channels! Just take our popular Studio TV production class, and we'll train you in everything needed to produce a TV show--Cameras, Director, Switcher, Audio, Graphics, even on-camera talent! Our 5-night studio TV class is presented every month, and at the end the class a 1/2 hour TV…

A weekly two hour show which aggregates news and information and issues affecting our nation and our world. Produced by We the Media, an all-volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to bringing independent progressive video programming to community cable access channels.

Michael helps leaders in various fields share their important business, civic, cultural, energy environment, political, scientific, and social message with viewers. He has produced over 600 interviews around the world. They have included interviews with guests such as the Minister of PTT, Germany; son of the founding Prime Minister of Singapore, Director Fair Trading, UK;…

Of Sound Mind is a new series on dementia and healthy cognitive aging, sponsored by the Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. This series brings experts in the field of cognitive aging to explore current research in dementia and discuss methods of keeping your brain healthy. Our host, Dr. Dolores Gallagher Thompson is a well-respected researcher…

Open to Hope with Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley is for people who have suffered the loss of someone they love. The hosts, a mother-daughter team of therapists who specialize in grief and loss, tackle the tough topic of death and how one can go on to find hope after the death of…

"Other Voices" is produced by Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, the Bay Area's leading grassroots activist organization. The show is a monthly interview program featuring experts, analysts, and activists on a wide range of issues, both local and global.

A perpetual battle persists between adolescents and parents in many households; two parties struggling to maintain an uneasy truce over school, relationships, cultural identity, and more. Misunderstandings and arguments are common, some gradually resolving over time as the teen matures, but some becoming deep-seated or even escalating. If you’ve ever wished you could press the…

There's no shortage of live theatre on the San Francisco Peninsula. Plays, musicals, and opera. Modern and classical. Professional and amateur. Peninsula Backstage brings in the people behind upcoming shows to talk about them. Tune in and find out what's going on in our world of theatre. Our Current Episode On April 8th, we shot…

"PPJC Presents" is produced by Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, the local area's leading grassroots activist organization. The series features videos from PPJC's extensive speaker series, with well-known speakers such as Amy Goodman, Noam Chomsky, and Robert Fisk.

Pushpanjali is a TV program that telecasts excerpts of Yuva Bharati Dance Concerts held in theaters in SF Bay Area. The program includes classical Indian dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathak, Mohiniattam and Kathakali. These dance forms have evolved in various regions of India taking common base from 2000 year old treatise on…

Come enjoy the make-believe world of puppetry! Laugh with Reggie (the smarty pants dog) and Critter (the shy brainy cat) as they explore fun adventures, humorous skits, and sing favorite children's songs on this fun filled show. Elaine Womack, the ventriloquist, brings these two magical puppets to life. Find out how Critter and Reggie learn…

Scary Cow is a 200-member cooperative, based in San Francisco. Members pool resources and know-how to make short independent films, with either no budget or with money awarded from a prior film. Films are made every 4 months, and the final product is shown on a big screen film festival in San Francisco. Many Scary…

Jean produces and hosts a non denominational spirituality half hour show. She interviews leaders of faith communities and occasionally invites other fascinating people as guests--such as leaders of non-profit agencies.

Sally Rayn hosts and Nance Wheeler produces--Talk Art. A show that features local painters, printers, potters, sculptors, calligraphers, hat makers, and more. Learn about their work, their inspirations, their tools and their techniques, tune in to Talk Art.

Henrietta J. Burroughs, a local journalist, hosts this twice-a-month public affairs program, which focuses on local, state and national issues. Henrietta's current show is called, Preparing for Natural and Man-made Emergencies. Below is a show photo that was taken on the Talking with Henrietta television set after the show's taping on Thursday, February 22, 2018.…

Timeless Tales is based on ancient stories that reflect humanity’s ongoing transformation. What paths have the Old Ones walked as they faced dilemmas that continue to challenge us today? Do they lend direction to our current journeys? Are we creating new endings with our bodies, hearts and souls? Join us, weaving discoveries from the past…

Toastmaster Time, a production of District 57 Toastmasters, features top speakers from all around the district, on topics as diverse as humorous stories to inspirational messages and educational subjects. In addition, the show offers members the opportunity to learn presentation skills in the TV studio environment. Toastmaster Time is a long-running series produced by District…

The 200 clubs of Toastmasters' District 4 spans the San Francisco peninsula down to Monterey. Toastmasters Bay to Bay is produced by District 4 Toastmasters as a platform for local Toastmasters to practice their public speaking skills on TV, and also lets non-Toastmaster members know what's involved in a Toastmasters meeting. Are you a Toastmaster?…

UNA Forum Presents highlights the documentary films and filmmakers whose films are being screened at two local film festivals: SFIFF (San Francisco International Film Festival) and UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival). This show has been on-air at the Media Center since 1998 and is hosted by Jasmina Bojic, UNAFF Founder and Festival Director (unaff.org…

Veterans Helping Veterans TV is a 2013 WAVE Award winner for the best in community media. We present guests who work on behalf of veterans and provide effective, genuine outreach. We encourage veterans to join a veteran service organization and to become involved in community service. Some of the topics we have presented are…

West Coast Songwriters is a collaboration between the Midpen Media Center and West Coast Songwriters. Each month on the 2nd Friday of the month, the producers Becky Sanders and Josh Friedman bring the show live from the Studio at 7:30 PM on Comcast Channel 75. The program features all original music performed by the artist.…

Use this alignment based Hatha yoga TV show to enjoy getting to know your body better and better. Self-Care is your best Health Care. Each episode has a different focus. Create greater health and joy for the the body, mind, and spirit. Health is your greatest wealth. Yoga is a fabulous health tonic for people…